2020 Toyota Tundra: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 92 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $19,749 to own, including $1,803 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 92 out of 100, one of the more reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024.
Is the 2020 Toyota Tundra reliable?
It scores 92 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,803 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2020 Toyota Tundra cost to own?
About $19,749 over 5 years: $4,346 in lost value, $1,803 in repairs and $13,600 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $31,198 today.
What are the best years of the Toyota Tundra?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (0/100).
How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Tundra have?